ANTJE KURZEL-RUNTSCHEINER

PROJECT MANAGER in creative job environments

ART & DESIGN DIRECTOR / ENTREPRENEUR /

MULTICULTURAL | 4 proficient languages | GERMAN, FRENCH, ENGLISH, SPANISH |

I am a Creative Team Player, Art Director and Entrepreneur who has a proven track record in putting in place a team, designing and working on globally recognized brands in the Fragrance/Beauty Industry. Effective in international high paced environment. Strong commitment to quality and keeping project timelines.

My 20 years experience is with a wide range of cross-cultural and cross-divisional teams in international companies and Design Agencies. I have put in place and managed the first inhouse-creative-service at beauty giant COTY in Paris. As an entrepreneur, I launched a made-to-order high-end-jewellery brand.



MY KEY MOTIVATORS:

Working with cross-functional multicultural teams. Entrepreneurial spirit. Solution provider. Thinking out of the box. International environment.



I AM AVAILABLE FOR NEW EXCITING JOB OPPORTUNITIES:


INTERNATIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT •

DESIGN • PROVIDING CREATIVE SOLUTIONS:



Building on my 4 proficient languages (German, English, French, Spanish), my multicultural and creative background;


I am open for new job opportunities:


In the universe of Branding / Luxury / Beauty / Arts / Design / Packaging, Development and their manufacturers / Management & coordination / International education programs...


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Multinational companies / Foundations / Design Agencies / Higher Education - Universities ...

TOP ACHIEVEMENTS:

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RECRUITED & MANAGED THE FIRST "IN-HOUSE CREATIVE STUDIO" at Beauty & Fragrance leader COTY in Paris.

Coaching a Team of 6 people during 12 years: Designers, Artwork, Production Manager, Being the Creative Brand support and Art Director to Marketing. I have developed major Packaging design projects for Fragrance & Skin Care Brands: LANCASTER, VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, JENNIFER LOPEZ, CHOPARD, DAVIDOFF, JIL SANDER, JOOP, YUE-SAI-KAN.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP - LAUNCH OF A BESPOKE, HIGH-END JEWELLERY BRAND with e-commerce website

Founder and manager of the brand ANTYE-PARIS. Development of Concept | Business plan | Visual Identity | Packaging Design | Website with e-commerce | Communication and POS materials | Raising funds.

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Launch of the first CELEBRITY FRAGRANCE BRAND on the market: JENNIFER LOPEZ brand

I was responsible for the entire creative packaging design. "GLOW by JLO" remains one of the most successful fragrance launches. I oversaw the development through all stages ( packaging, carton, glass production). Sales generated almost 100 mil. US$ vs. 30 mil. US$ forecasted in launch year 2003. Ranking #1 position in the US markets during first 6 months. Shortest development achieved ever to date within COTY (6 months from design to final production). Distinction: FIFI AWARD for BEST CELEBRITY FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR 2003....


And many other VISUAL IDENTITY, PACKAGING and DESIGN projects for Fragrance & Cosmetic Brands.

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TO VIEW MY PORTFOLIO, check out the tab "PROJECTS" on top right...


Proven track record on major achievements: Logo Design / Packaging Design and Development / Visual Identity / Branding:



COTY • VIVIENNE WESTWOOD • LANCASTER • JENNIFER LOPEZ • DAVIDOFF • CHOPARD • JIL SANDER • MARIA GALLAND • JOOP • YUE SAI KAN • RECKITT BENCKISER • KRAFT JACOBS SUCHARD


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Examples of my projects. Check out more details on the top right tab "PROJECTS"

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EXPERIENCE

PACKAGING DESIGN & VISUAL IDENTITY for Luxury and Lifestyle brands, Fragrance & Skin Care


BUDGET & TIMING MANAGEMENT


e-COMMERCE development


BESPOKE "MADE-TO-ORDER" luxury jewellery signature pieces


MANAGING INHOUSE & EXTERNAL TEAMS and design ressources


INTERNATIONAL & CROSS-DIVISIONAL collaboration (with R&D, Marketing, packaging engineers, retail teams, promotions, factories...)

PACKAGING DEVELOPMENT PROCESS from Creative to overseeing final production. Follow-up with suppliers & manufacturers (glass, carton)


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SKILLS

HARD SKILLS

Graphic Design & Art Direction

Packaging Design Luxury Brands

Corporate & Visual Identity

Adobe InDesign/Illustrator/ Photoshop


SOFT SKILLS

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Team work

"Hands-on"-attitude

Commitment to Excellence

High attention to detail

Organizational skills

Decision making

Excellent interpersonal skills

Self-Motivated

Rigorous & structured


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EDUCATION

INSEAD Digital Marketing | CERTIFICATE

Graphic & Com.Design, B.A. at Univ. Trier | GERMANY

ELISAVA, Design School | BARCELONA

About JEWELLERY | BJOP | PARIS

RISD-Rhode Island School of Design | USA


...check out details under EDUCATION, top right tab.




MY STORY

I am a Parisian since 25 years.

Raised in several countries such as Spain, Germany, Iran, UK, Switzerland. Numerous travels, my multicultural family environment (spanish/german) and international education fostered my curiosity and my ability of adapting continuously to new places and experiences.

I started Design school in my home city Barcelona, accomplished my B.A. in Graphic & Communication Design in Germany. I perfectly speak 4 languages: French, German English, Spanish.

After 4 years working as Designer & Art Director in Germany, I had the opportunity to create and implement the first INHOUSE DESIGN STUDIO at COTY GROUP Headquarters, and moving to Paris in 1996, managing a team of 6.

After 12 years at COTY, I STARTED MY OWN BUSINESS: Developing and launching a bespoke made-to-order high-end celebration Jewellery Brand: ANTYE-PARIS.

For more details about the Brand, please go to the tab “PROJECTS”, on top of the website.

Currently I am working on Design Consulting Projects for Cosmetic Brands and other clients, as well as contributing time and work to several Associations.

I am open for new professional opportunities and challenges, where my professional background, experience and personality would be an asset to the organization or company.


MY PASSION

DESIGN. EXCELLENCE. SIMPLICITY.

I am a self-motivated design thinker and contribute to design-solutions in an international and multicultural environment. I am highly motivated for new ideas, meeting people and exploring new activities. Sharing knowledge and best practices with others.


THAT'S ME:

HIGH QUALITY & EXCELLENCE IN MY WORK

LOVE FOR DETAIL

MULTICULTURAL

PASSION FOR BEAUTY, AESTHETICS, NOBLE MATERIALS

WORKING, SHARING, EXCHANGING WITH PEOPLE 



#collaboration #innovation #imagination #curiosity


HOW I RECHARGE MY BATTERIES

Hiking and enjoying nature, specially in the Austrian mountains.

Enjoying family life.

Travelling. Visiting museums, exhibition and getting inspired. It nourishes my creativity.

Nordic walking in the forest. Pilates. Skiing. Golf.

COLLABORATIVE WORK

I strongly believe in collaborative work, supporting people and sharing best practices. I am grateful for all the different support I got during my personal and professional life, and I consider it a duty and pleasure to give back to society some of my time and support to others. I am involved in several ASSOCIATIONS:

LYCEE INTERNATIONAL, German Section : Co-Organiser for Cultural Programs for Parents (2014-2018) at APESALI. Holding currently several other responsibilities within this association.

SPORTS ASSOCIATION ASF (Association Sportive Fourqueux), Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Vice-President for the Golf section.

COLLEGE Les Hauts Grillets: Co-founder of a new parents school association in 2018. (LIPE-Liste Indépendante de Parents d'Elèves). Member of the School Board, and Parent class representative (membre du CA et délégué parent).

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

Nelson Mandela

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"Hands-on"


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Empathy


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Team-worker


TO VIEW MY PROJECTS...

Please check out the tab "PROJECTS" on the top right